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THE BROTHERS HILDEBRANDT LORD OF THE RINGS "JOURNEY IN THE DARK" BOOK COVER ORIGINAL ART PAINTING.
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000
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The Brothers Hildebrandt were a duo of fantasy artists consisting of twin brothers Greg Hildebrandt (1939-2024) and Tim Hildebrandt (1939-2006), who were widely recognized artists in the world of Tolkien-inspired art. Some of the Lord Of The Rings work they are best known for is a series of Tolkien calendars produced from 1976 up until Tim Hildebrandt's death.
"The importance of The Hildebrandt Brothers to the legacy of the Lord Of The Rings cannot be understated," said Hake's Senior Consignment Manager Mike Bollinger. "For an entire generation discovering Tolkien's fantastic world for the first time, their art helped shape how that world and the characters who populated it looked."
Offered here is an ornate 33.5x63.5" frame that contains a large and impressive original art painting, featuring acrylics on board, depicting the Fellowship of the Ring - Legolas, Boromir, Merry, Gimli, Gandalf the Gray, Samwise Gamgee and Pippin w/Aragorn and Frodo Baggins at front, the One Ring dangling from a chain around Frodo's neck, Gandalf's staff glowing above his head. In the background, a forest burns. Lower left has painted "Tim And Greg Hildebrandt" signature. This painting was created as the wraparound cover art for the Hildebrandt's book, Greg And Tim Hildebrandt - The Tolkien Years, published in 2001 by Watson-Guptill, noted publisher of art books. It was also issued as lithograph prints and was used for a puzzle. Art is NM and ready for display. A truly impressive piece that needs to be seen in person to truly appreciate its intensity and attention to detail. Due to size and/or weight of this item, shipping charges may be substantial. Please contact us with any shipping inquiries prior to close of auction.
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